Impact Treatment Programs

02/01/2026

There is always a moment before the step forward.
A breath.
A decision.

A line in the sand where you quietly say,
"Enough. I want something better."

That is what the starting line is.

Not the finish.
Not perfection.
Just the choice to move.

Recovery is the same way. You cross over into something new. Freedom. Health. A life you never thought that you could have.

And here is the thing. Nobody runs it alone.

At Impact Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center, when someone stumbles, we reach down and help them back up. Every day. Every client. Every mile.

When you sign up for the Impact 5K, you are not just running a race.

You are supporting the hands that pick people up.

So lace up. Show up. Stand with us at that line.

February 22
We start together.

Register here
https://www.runsignup.com/impactrun

Let’s go.

01/29/2026

The Impact 5K is almost here and this year we are turning the fun all the way up.

Neon. Headbands. Throwback jams. A whole lot of heart.

And now something extra awesome.

Thanks to our friends at EPIC FITS, every registered runner will receive a $40 gift card to use toward their gear.

If you know EPIC FITS, you know.

Ridiculously soft shirts. Perfect fit.

So basically
You run a 5K
You support recovery and second chances
You look great doing it
And you go home with fresh gear

Win. Win. Win. Win.

Join us for the Impact 5K: Dash Thru the 80s and come run hard so we can live well together.

Sign up today: https://www.runsignup.com/impactrun

Let’s make this one the biggest starting line yet 💙

01/27/2026

Tonight was a special one for us.

At the invitation of Pasadena Police Chief Eugene Harris, Impact had the opportunity to speak at the Pasadena City Council meeting and share our appreciation for the Impact Alliance and the partnership we’ve built together.

Recovery does not happen in isolation. It takes a community. It takes leaders who are willing to listen. It takes courage on every side of the table.

We are grateful to stand alongside our city, our law enforcement partners, and our neighbors with one shared goal. A safer, healthier Pasadena where people get second chances and real support to rebuild their lives.

This is what collaboration looks like. And we are just getting started.

01/27/2026

There’s something powerful about a starting line.

Early morning. Cold air. Music playing. A little nervous. A lot of heart.

At Impact, we work with people who face adversity every single day. Recovery isn’t easy. Healing isn’t easy. Life isn’t easy.

We run hard.
We run together.
We run to remind ourselves that we can do hard things.

The Impact 5K: Dash Thru the 80s isn’t just a race. It’s a celebration. Neon colors. Big hair. Throwback music. Laughter. Community. Joy in the middle of the fight.

Because fun matters too.

So lace up your shoes. Break out the 80s gear. Come run, walk, dance, or cheer with us.

Let’s run together.

Join us at the Impact 5K: Dash Thru the 80s 💙

https://www.runsignup.com/impactrun

01/26/2026

At Impact, our clients are doing some of the hardest work of their lives. Recovery takes courage, honesty, and a lot of long days. Sometimes what helps most is something simple. A novel. A memoir. A book of poems. A place to escape for a minute.

Right now, we’re restocking our library and we could use your help.

If you’ve got a favorite book sitting on your shelf, consider passing it along. It might become someone else’s lifeline.

Small things can make a big impact. This is one of them.

01/23/2026

The brighter the shoes, the faster you run.

Impact’s 5K is almost here and we’re heading back to the park for Dash Thru the 80s on February 22.

It’s more than a run. It’s a morning where our community shows up loud and proud to support people on their journey through addiction treatment and recovery.

Come for the throwback fits.
Stay for the cause.
Run for someone who needs a fresh start.

Register now and meet us at the starting line.
https://www.runsignup.com/impactrun

01/21/2026

Funny thing about starting lines. They don’t care where you’ve been. They just ask one question: are you ready to move forward?

The Impact 5K isn’t about speed. It’s about showing up. About deciding, even for one morning, that you’re willing to take the next step. Together.

Dash Thru the 80s is coming back. And so are we.

See you at the line.

To register for this amazing event:
https://www.runsignup.com/impactrun

01/15/2026

Leadership isn’t just about authority.
It’s about listening. Being willing to sit in the hard conversations.

Today, Impact had the honor of meeting with Pasadena Police Chief Harris alongside Christina Gonzales, our CEO, and our Post Incarceration Services and Reentry teams. We spoke candidly about recovery, accountability, public safety, and the real challenges faced by people rebuilding their lives after addiction and incarceration.

Recovery takes courage.
So does leadership that chooses empathy over distance and collaboration over assumptions.

At Impact, our mission is rooted in helping people heal so they can return to the community healthier, safer, and more connected. Law enforcement shares that same goal. Different roles, same destination: a stronger, safer Pasadena.

We’re grateful for leaders like Chief Harris who understand that lasting change happens when systems work together and when we remember that recovery, like public service, is an act of courage.

Community grows when courage leads the way.

01/11/2026

Impact’s Dash Thru the 80s 5K is coming up, and it’s more than just a run. It’s a chance to show up for men and women in addiction recovery and help support the work that happens at Impact every single day.

80s vibes. Runners and walkers welcome. 80s music by the Skinny Ties. Hosted by KROQ's own Megan Holiday. Come out and join a community the believes in second chances.

Watch the video, grab a friend, and come be part of something that actually matters.

You can sign up here:
www.runsignup.com/impactrun

We’d love to see you at the starting line.
https://youtu.be/FLkhbc_eCHU

Impact Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center held their first ever 5K event at Hahamongna Watershed Park on Feb. 23, 2025. We will be heading back to the park for...

01/07/2026

At Impact, people come first, always.

As our organization continues to grow, we are excited to be hiring a Human Resources Director who believes that caring for staff is essential to caring for clients.

Please, if you're interested in joining an amazing organization, click on the link below or feel free to share with your network.

https://www.indeed.com/job/human-resources-director-1ef0950cfd6a2270

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting with deep gratitude.

This year, Impact grew not just in size, but in purpose. This growth allowed us to meet people where they are, to reach addicts in new and more effective ways, and to expand the depth of care we provide every single day.

Through it all, our foundation has never changed. We remain guided by the principles and traditions of the 12 Steps. Those principles shape how we serve, how we lead, and how we show up for those seeking recovery.

Each moment in this collage represents lives touched, hope restored, and a belief that a new life is possible when grace and structure meet.

As we move into a new year, we do so committed to helping even more people find freedom from addiction. Thank you to our community, staff, partners, and supporters who make this work possible.

Here’s to continued freedom through structure, grounded in principles, and driven by Impact.